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Delightful Condo with Authentic Mexican Decor, Deck & Pool

This condo is named 'Topacio' which means Topaz . . . and it is truly a gem. Topacio is located in the charming village of Melaque and only a half hour from the Manzanillo Airport. The unit is one of 4 condos that comprise 'Casa Amatista'. Situated on the second floor, it overlooks a lush garden and pool below. It has its own private entrance from the street and is therefore quite separate from the other 3 units. The neighborhood is quaint and tranquil. . . and the best part is that Topacio is only a block from the beach.
Topacio features a spacious deck with a palm frond palapa roof that provides shade in the afternoon. The open floor plan of Topacio makes it an ideal place for entertaining and the large kitchen is a dream to work in. The living room with its high vaulted dome above provides the perfect place to watch TV, read or simply relax. The colorful and authentic Mexican decor make it a fun and fabulous place to vacation. Its amazing architecture and several stone walls add to the rustic flavor.
With the beach just down the street and a private pool to enjoy . . . it is the perfect getaway. We love the neighborhood and feel we are truly in Mexico. There is a nice mix of Mexican and North Americans who live there and lots of convenient stores and restaurants nearby. Most people walk or ride bikes and there are bikes on the property to share with other guests. Long stays are encouraged and it is an ideal place for those who are retired or semi retired. You may not want to leave!
Keywords: bungalow, apartment,

Delightful Condo with Authentic Mexican Decor, Deck & Pool

This condo is named 'Topacio' which means Topaz . . . and it is truly a gem. Topacio is located in the charming village of Melaque and only a half hour from the Manzanillo Airport. The unit is one of 4 condos that comprise 'Casa Amatista'. Situated on the second floor, it overlooks a lush garden and pool below. It has its own private entrance from the street and is therefore quite separate from the other 3 units. The neighborhood is quaint and tranquil. . . and the best part is that Topacio is only a block from the beach.
Topacio features a spacious deck with a palm frond palapa roof that provides shade in the afternoon. The open floor plan of Topacio makes it an ideal place for entertaining and the large kitchen is a dream to work in. The living room with its high vaulted dome above provides the perfect place to watch TV, read or simply relax. The colorful and authentic Mexican decor make it a fun and fabulous place to vacation. Its amazing architecture and several stone walls add to the rustic flavor.
With the beach just down the street and a private pool to enjoy . . . it is the perfect getaway. We love the neighborhood and feel we are truly in Mexico. There is a nice mix of Mexican and North Americans who live there and lots of convenient stores and restaurants nearby. Most people walk or ride bikes and there are bikes on the property to share with other guests. Long stays are encouraged and it is an ideal place for those who are retired or semi retired. You may not want to leave!
Keywords: bungalow, apartment,

Delightful Condo with Authentic Mexican Decor, Deck & Pool

Delightful Condo with Authentic Mexican Decor, Deck & Pool

This condo is named 'Topacio' which means Topaz . . . and it is truly a gem. Topacio is located in the charming village of Melaque and only a half hour from the Manzanillo Airport. The unit is one of 4 condos that comprise 'Casa Amatista'. Situated on the second floor, it overlooks a lush garden and pool below. It has its own private entrance from the street and is therefore quite separate from the other 3 units. The neighborhood is quaint and tranquil. . . and the best part is that Topacio is only a block from the beach.
Topacio features a spacious deck with a palm frond palapa roof that provides shade in the afternoon. The open floor plan of Topacio makes it an ideal place for entertaining and the large kitchen is a dream to work in. The living room with its high vaulted dome above provides the perfect place to watch TV, read or simply relax. The colorful and authentic Mexican decor make it a fun and fabulous place to vacation. Its amazing architecture and several stone walls add to the rustic flavor.
With the beach just down the street and a private pool to enjoy . . . it is the perfect getaway. We love the neighborhood and feel we are truly in Mexico. There is a nice mix of Mexican and North Americans who live there and lots of convenient stores and restaurants nearby. Most people walk or ride bikes and there are bikes on the property to share with other guests. Long stays are encouraged and it is an ideal place for those who are retired or semi retired. You may not want to leave!
Keywords: bungalow, apartment,

Overview

Details

Property

condo

Sleeps

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Minimum Stay

7 nights

About the property

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-4)

This condo is named 'Topacio' which means Topaz . . . and it is truly a gem. Topacio is located in the charming village of Melaque and only a half hour from the Manzanillo Airport. The unit is one of 4 condos that comprise 'Casa Amatista'. Situated on the second floor, it overlooks a lush garden and pool below. It has its own private entrance from the street and is therefore quite separate from the other 3 units. The neighborhood is quaint and tranquil. . . and the best part is that Topacio is only a block from the beach.

Topacio features a spacious deck with a palm frond palapa roof that provides shade in the afternoon. The open floor plan of Topacio makes it an ideal place for entertaining and the large kitchen is a dream to work in. The living room with its high vaulted dome above provides the perfect place to watch TV, read or simply relax. The colorful and authentic Mexican decor make it a fun and fabulous place to vacation. Its amazing architecture and several stone walls add to the rustic flavor.

With the beach just down the street and a private pool to enjoy . . . it is the perfect getaway. We love the neighborhood and feel we are truly in Mexico. There is a nice mix of Mexican and North Americans who live there and lots of convenient stores and restaurants nearby. Most people walk or ride bikes and there are bikes on the property to share with other guests. Long stays are encouraged and it is an ideal place for those who are retired or semi retired. You may not want to leave!

About Dana Webster

My husband and I live in Kelowna, British Columbia. I am retired now and my husband is still working but we still manage to get to our place in Melaque every year. We LOVE all thing MEXICAN!

My husband and I enjoy learning about and experiencing the Mexican culture. We also love having people visit us there and watch their expression when they enter our colorful Mexican Hideaway.

Dana Webster purchased this condo in 2006

Why Dana Webster chose Melaque

My husband and I met in Puerto Vallarta when I was working there in the 80's. We travelled at that time to the Melaque area and fell in love with it. We have been travelling there off and on ever since. When we decided to buy vacation property in Mexico 10 years ago we wanted somewhere that wasn't tainted by the commercialization of many beach resorts. Melaque still maintains that simple charm and beauty that it did years ago.

Our property is located in a wonderful little area of town called 'Villa Obregon' and we feel part of the neighborhood with Mexican, Canadian and American friends. We were attracted to the property because of its fabulous garden area with its palm trees and bouganvillia. We built this particular unit in 2006 and I decorated it with all the color and artifacts that depict the Mexican culture. We love entertaining in our beloved 'Topacio' and everyone remarks on the beautiful decor and warm feeling they experience when they are there. Our deck is amazing and we eat all our meals out there. It is truly our home away from home.

What makes this condo unique

The unique benefits include:

1. The architecture and vibrant Mexican decor make you feel happy. The comfortable living areas and wonderful kitchen make it easy to want to stay home and relax or entertain.

2. The private pool is a great feature and it is only shared with the people from 3 other units so it is relatively private.

3. The separate entrance from the street provides extra privacy and makes you feel you are the only ones in the small complex.

4. You have everything you need in this lovely Mexican neighborhood: restaurants, laundry, small grocery store across the street. We are about a 15 minute walk to downtown and ride our bikes many times to get around. The town is safe and friendly and easy to get around.

5. Our typical day is having a wonderful breakfast (all that fresh fruit!) on the deck, head downtown to shop for fresh produce or go to the flea market and then in afternoon grab our beach chairs, a good book and take that one minute walk to the beach.

Guestbook comments from the owner

We are so pleased nancy and Brian had such a good time. She should be a travel writer. We appreciate all the wonderful recommendations she made.

Best Holiday Ever

Arrived at Topacio on April 9th for a month long stay. What can I say? Topacio is exactly as advertised, one could not ask for more. Everything we needed was there. Everything was superb, excellent bed, pillows and linen. The patio and Palapa was our special place to dine, listen to the Zanates, and other song birds and to be embraced by the warm sea breeze coming from the beach only a block and a half away. In the afternoons we always enjoyed a swim in the lovely pool and very much enjoyed the beautiful garden.The apartment itself is beautiful, we felt at home from the first moment we arrived. Dana was very helpful during our planning phase and Javier, the property manager went far, far beyond the extra mile in making sure that we had a stellar experience. His wife Silvie has a studio next door offering a complete service as an esthetician and massage therapist. I do my research and I found no other place that I would rather stay in the area. Before writing this review I made sure that we were booked in again next year. Our search for our retreat is over. We will return.

Submitted: May 23, 2017

Stayed: April 2017

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Brian and Hpjan for your lovely review. My husband and are so pleased that you loved our place and the town of Melaque. It makes us feel good to know you find it to be a special place . . . Just like we do. Look forward to tpyour return
Dana

Perfect Spot for some R&R

Topacio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a Mexican holiday. I was there with my sister and we each had our own bedroom and bathroom and the common areas were just lovely, clean and well equipped. Loved the comfy beds and the sheets were lovely too. The palapa deck was a daily ritual of hanging in the hammock reading and listening to the waves. Nice to have the beach so close but the waves were a little too big & strong for us. Enjoyed the pool too and although it was a little cold it was nice after a hot day. Javier, the manager, was great to have so close by and helped with anything you needed done. He always had a big smile on his face. Some great restaurants close by (Red Lobster, Frogs, Salamandras) and handy little grocery store for basics just half a block away. We enjoyed being away from the noise of the main Melaque downtown core. Obergon is a nice 15 minute walk to town stopping at Taza Negra for a delicious coffee and feeding the burros enroute as well!

This is the one!

All you could ask for when staying in Melaque. Everything was as advertised: well decorated, clean and ready to go. Topacio feels like a home that friends stay in; not a blank hotel feel - it's got the stuff real people use.

The beach is 5 minutes away (don't forget to time the bigger waves when getting in/out of the sea - fun!). Small shops nearby have the basics (beer/limes) and you're a short bike ride from the shops at the town square. The bikes ... let's just say they work fine and no one will want to steal them!

Dana is a friendly and helpful host, and her local guy, Javier, is just across the street and very professional and helpful. Don't forget to treat yourself to a manny/peddy or a massage at his wife Sylvia's shop (guys too!).

All in, this is an excellent place to stay. But don't book it when we want to go next!

Submitted: Jan 30, 2017

Stayed: December 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanks Johane for your lovely review. My husband and love to share our place when we aren't there . . . Especially with people like you who appreciate the simple beauty of Melaque. Thanks for staying in Topacio. Dana

Beautiful Place, Great Service

It was a pleasure for my family to stay here for a week. It is beautiful, well appointed (had everything we needed in the kitchen), and in a great location. The pool is ideal. Great patios. The house manager, Javier, was friendly, available and helpful. Everything is clean and well maintained. Would recommend it!

Exactly as advertised, Topacio IS a gem!

The photos and descriptions on this site are completely accurate -- the owners have created an authentic Mexican gem in a sweet neighbourhood near the beach, but with all the things we gringos love on our vacations -- outdoor living, views, privacy, pool and gardens, full kitchen, cleanliness, everything in working order. You can feel confident in booking Topacio that you will love it. Also, the local people who help the owners maintain Topacio are amenable, available and on top of things. Nothing went wrong but we always felt that, if it did, we would be taken care of. Here's your day at Topacio: go across the road to the gym for a workout at 8am, then clean up and walk two blocks to La Rana for a good gringo breakfast (also great for dinner, lovely local family owners), then a block further to catch the bus to Barra (you can also walk the 2.5k there along the beach at the end of the block), where you can wander the shops before taking the free water taxi to Mary's for a fabulous seafood lunch. Then take the bus back, walk home, grab your book and hang in the pool until happy hour (the excellent book exchange is only a few blocks away -- open M,W,F -- don't miss it). Just before sunset, take a plastic chair or a towel (and your beverage) to the beach at the end of the block and watch the local kids play in the surf while the sun sets spectacularly (it happens every day). Then meander over to Maya for a tapas dinner to rival the best any big city has to offer. Later, dawdle over to La Officina for great live music with low-key dancing and schmoozing, then wander home through the neighbourhood, where real Mexican families are sitting out enjoying the cool of the evening. Do your first big grocery shopping at Hawaii downtown -- they will deliver you and your groceries home for free -- then visit the little store up the street for your daily needs, stop the Taco Taco man as he rides by with his cart, or cook your own in the fab kitchen. Best coffee at Taza Negra and don't forget the market on Wednesdays, both an easy walk from Topacio. We enjoyed the beaches at La Manzanilla (by bus from downtown depot; eat at Pedro's) and Cuastacomates (by taxi only, 60p, tell him what time to come back to pick you up, eat at Oso). Wish we were back there! (Note: It was very humid during our month in Melaque in Nov/Dec but Topacio has fans in all the rooms (aaahhh). Bug dope with DEET is also provided -- they think of everything!)

Two weeks of peace and quiet!!!!!!

This was our first time in Melaque, we have many friends who have been coming here for years and years so we thought we should try it. This condo has everything!!! Right down to the fabulous Mexican décor which I felt was a must have. We had the pool to ourselves at this time, as it was a little to early to come. I would recommend December thru March for our next visit as the tourists aren't there yet and so most of the restaurants were not open. But lucky for us The Frog opened just down the street and his menu was great, as well as Esmerelda's and many places in Bara, a short cab ride away. The walks on the beach every morning and evening were wonderful, beautiful white sand for miles and hardly no one around. Lounging at our own pool was great, corona in one hand and a book in the other. What more could ask for. Just contact Dana and Jim and set up your next holiday in paradise. The two bedroom condo was so beautiful and clean and the staff so very helpful and friendly. All you need to do for your next vacation in paradise is contact Dana and Jim!!!! Thanks for a great time. Jan and Gord

Submitted: Jan 12, 2014

Stayed: October 2013

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Jim and are so pleased that people can come down to Melaque and enjoy our beautiful place. It really makes us happy when guests appreciate our place and feel at home there. We love sharing this experience with others. Dana

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Rates & Availability

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Taxes and fees are additional

Updated:

Feb 8, 2018

Additional information about rental rates

Departure Cleaning Fee

$39.82

A 30% deposit is due at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. If the reservation is cancelled prior to 60 days before arrival a full refund is due less an admin fee of $100. Bookings cancelled within the 60 day cut off will be subject to losing the 30% deposit unless owner can rebook for those same dates.

A brief agreement outlining our policies will be sent to you once final payment is received. This agreement needs to be filled out and sent back with your arrival and departure info on it. We will also be sending important Welcome Info to you prior to arrival and our manager will be going over all of this with upon arrival.

A 40% surcharge is applicable for the Christmas season from December 15- January 1

Rates are based on double occupancy. Anything over 2 guests must be approved by owner. Maximum of 4'guests. A $15 US per person per night fee is applicable for 3 rd and 4 th guest

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